Constructive cassowaries | Great Barrier Reef

The cassowary is a flightless bird almost as tall as a person. It is shy and rarely seen in the wild but its presence is vital to the rainforest ecosystem.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'55''
  • Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
  • Geography | Ecosystems | Biomes | Biomes and their characteristics
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UK only
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Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Great Barrier Reef
  • Episode: Reef to Rainforest
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